λ=033°Ls, ( ω=002°, 057°W, φ=02°S ), δ=10.3", ι=32°
Instrument: 23cm Maksutov-Cassegrain
Magnification: 310×, 410×
Notes:
17:45 GMT ( ω=002°W) Seeing: Ant III
Baader Multi-band filter
Observation commenced in deepening twilight. S Meridiani is the most prominent
feature present. M Erythraeum and M Acidalium subdued. Npc conspicuous* and a
brighter area on the south p limb could be Hellas?
*NPC was a dark melted band - Ephisisted by use of filters; best seen with Wr#21 orange. 410× possible with darker filter.
21:30 GMT ( ω=057°W) Seeing: Ant III-IV
Wr#23A filter
Second drawing to show M Erythraeum complex now rotated on to the disk. Chryse
and Xanthe quite bright.
Observer: David GRAHAM , Catterick Village, nr Richmond, North Yorkshire, UK